Three things to watch for in Mizzou vs Aggies
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Eli Drinkwitz’s Missouri Tigers host New Mexico State on Saturday in the regular season’s penultimate game.
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Deputy police chief alleges age discrimination
The former interim police chief in Independence, who remains deputy chief, has sued the city, claiming age discrimination and a hostile work environment. Ken Jarnagin, 54, was placed on administrative leave in February when an investigation into police overtime construction work started.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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FEC to pay Josh Hawley campaign $23K to settle lawsuit
The Federal Election Commission has agreed to pay U.S. Sen.
Voters speak clearly on marijuana
The public has spoken, first by the collection of a sufficient number of signatures to get it on the ballot, and second by voting to amend the state Constitution to permit possession and personal use of marijuana and marijuana- infused edibles and smokables for personal recreational use.
Nearly 350,000 Missouri children too poor for full tax credit
A new report released this week found that nearly 350,000 Missouri children are in families with incomes too low to qualify for the full federal child tax credit — with children of color and children in rural areas particularly likely to fall through the cracks.
BLUE SPRINGS POLICE REPORTS
Monday, Oct. 17 Animal found 8:15 a.m., 100 block of N.E.
Why can’t the state of Missouri get it together?
Governor Parson, I apologize in writing to you, once again, to ask for your intervention. My daughter Kelsey receives services through Missouri’s Department of Health Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Happy birthday (to me) and many happy returns
When I woke up this morning and hobbled into the bathroom my body mumbled, “you’re old,” while my mind said, “I don’t want to be.” If I eat right, exercise and lose weight I could be good to go for another couple decades, or I could eat chocolate chip cookies, click my heels three times and wish on a falling star. Sixty-two years ago, my parents were trying to get over the shock they were having another baby.
Rotary honors two at Truman
Seniors Jared Esquivel Olivas and Cathryne Maxey have been selected as the Rotary Students of the Month at Truman High School. Jared has participated in soccer at Truman High School for three years.